Management

The Synthetic Lease: What is a Synthetic Lease

How do you get the tax benefits of facility ownership without having anything appear on the balance sheet? You might consider a synthetic lease.

Hire Technology Consulting Help

While it's impossible to guarantee a risk-free relationship, small businesses can follow certain procedures which greatly increase the productivity of its consulting relationship and results.

Data Warehouse Guidelines: Building Data Warehouses

Patricia Seybold Group's Mitch Kramer gives seven things to keep in mind when considering a data warehouse.

Three Microcommerce Business Models

The use of microcommerce systems, which allow vendors to sell low-ticket items at a profit, will not only change the way electronic business transactions are conducted, but will allow for value-added content and provide new business models for online vendors.

Keep Talented Workers: Employee Retention Tips

Here's a paradox that drives small-business owners crazy: The harder it is to fill certain jobs, the higher the rate of turnover.

Small Business Hiring Tips: Problems of Hiring a Relative

Turning down a request to hire an employee or customer's relative can be hard to do but here's why and how to do it.

Hire Sales Representative: Hiring Practices and Procedures

What motivates employees? What traits should you look for when you hire your sales staff? Read about it here.

Barter for Small Business?

Bartering can be a great way for small businesses to get goods and services they need but can't afford. However, there are traps to be aware of as well. Here's how to recognize and avoid those pitfalls.

The Risks of International Jurisdiction: Doing Business Internationally

Did you know that you could get sued for things that you do on the Internet?

Hiring a Friend

How to protect your investment when you hire someone you know, and ensure that you stay friends.